Polaris Industries Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13E048000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13E048000 by Polaris Industries Inc.. Affecting lock & ride accessory passenger backrests, part numbers 2877938 (chrome) and 2877938-266 (black) for use on cross country, cross country touring, cross country 8-ball, cross country touring 15th anniversary, and hardball motorcycles Includes 13,709 affected units, Passenger Backrest Attachment Can Fail, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

lock & ride accessory passenger backrests, part numbers 2877938 (chrome) and 2877938-266 (black) for use on cross country, cross country touring, cross country 8-ball, cross country touring 15th anniversary, and hardball motorcycles

Defect Summary

Polaris is recalling certain lock & ride accessory passenger backrests, part numbers 2877938 (chrome) and 2877938-266 (black) for use on cross country, cross country touring, cross country 8-ball, cross country touring 15th anniversary, and hardball motorcycles. if a passenger backrest has, or has had, a luggage rack attached to it, part numbers 2877950 or 2877950-266, the backrest can fail due to the additional load of the luggage rack.

Corrective Action

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will mail a recall notice to all registered owners of any 2010 through 2013 victory cross roads, cross country, cross country tour, and hard ball motorcycles. if they have, or have had, an affected passenger backrest/luggage rack combination installed on their motorcycle, the backrest and luggage rack will be replaced, free of charge. polaris will mail an interim letter to owners in september 2013. owners will be mailed a follow up notification in spring 2014, when parts are expected to be available, so they may schedule the repairs. the recall began on may 21, 2014. owners may contact polaris at 1-888-704-5290.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13E048000
Report Received Date: 2013-08-27T00:00:00
Subject: Passenger backrest attachment can fail
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 13,709

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Polaris is recalling certain lock & ride accessory passenger backrests, part numbers 2877938 (chrome) and 2877938-266 (black) for use on cross country, cross country touring, cross country 8-ball, cross country touring 15th anniversary, and hardball motorcycles. if a passenger backrest has, or has had, a luggage rack attached to it, part numbers 2877950 or 2877950-266, the backrest can fail due to the additional load of the luggage rack.
Consequence Summary: If the passenger backrest fails while the motorcycle is in motion, it may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will mail a recall notice to all registered owners of any 2010 through 2013 victory cross roads, cross country, cross country tour, and hard ball motorcycles. if they have, or have had, an affected passenger backrest/luggage rack combination installed on their motorcycle, the backrest and luggage rack will be replaced, free of charge. polaris will mail an interim letter to owners in september 2013. owners will be mailed a follow up notification in spring 2014, when parts are expected to be available, so they may schedule the repairs. the recall began on may 21, 2014. owners may contact polaris at 1-888-704-5290.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 13.33

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NHTSA ID: 13E048000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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